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Green Card Applications
Adjustment of status (AOS) is the way an immigrant becomes a permanent resident to obtain a green card without having to leave the United States. This is also known as "Green Card applications." A green card application also includes a work permit (EAD) application...
Citizenship Exam
Folks who wish to become citizens of the United States must take and pass a US citizenship exam, as part of the naturalization process. The test consists of ten (10) questions about U.S. history and government. The applicant is required to answer at least six (6) of...
Traveling Overseas with Criminal Convictions
Traveling overseas with criminal convictions may cause you some problems. If you have a green card AND you have any criminal convictions and travel outside the United States, you may run into problems when trying to reenter the United States. This is true even if...
Consular Processing
What is Consular Processing? The date that you file your petition is called your priority date. When your priority date is almost current, the National Visa Center (NVC) will notify you to pay your government filing fees and submit the required documents for your...
Be very careful when applying for US citizenship!
Be very careful when applying for US citizenship. Many folks think this is the easiest part of the immigration process. Just a formality - however it can be a huge mistake for folks who've essentially, often unbeknownst to them, been very lucky. Particularly in recent...
How to request a copy of your file from immigration
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that allows you to request a copy of your file from immigration. If you are interested in obtaining your immigration file from federal government agencies, you may make a request under the FOIA. To make a FOIA...
LGBTQ Asylum
In the United States, individuals who face persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity can apply for asylum (what might be referred to as LGBTQ asylum). This means they can ask the US government for protection if they are unable to return to their...
Never Ever Apply for a Fiancé Visa!!
A fiancé visa, also known as a K-1 visa, is a type of nonimmigrant visa issued to the fiancé of a United States citizen. This visa allows the fiancé to enter the United States for 90 days, during which time the couple must get married. Once married, the fiancé can...
Immigration Fraud Waiver
An immigration fraud waiver is a form of relief that can be sought by individuals who have been found to have committed fraud or misrepresentation in their immigration application or during the immigration process. If an individual has a fraud or misrepresentation...
I-601A Waivers
What is a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, otherwise known as a I-601A Waiver? Please continue reading to learn more… You entered the United States illegally but now you’re married a US citizen and ready to apply for a green card! Finally, you’ll be legal in the...
